PRN Dental Hygienist

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta recherche un hygiéniste dentaire pédiatrique pour fournir des soins dentaires aux patients jeunes. Le poste implique un soutien aux patients et à leurs familles, ainsi que l'assistance dans divers traitements. Les candidats doivent avoir un diplôme accrédité et une licence d'hygiéniste dentaire de la Géorgie.

Qualifications

• Expérience en pédiatrie souhaitable.
• Licence d'hygiéniste dentaire de l'État de Géorgie.
• Certificat de support de vie de base (BLS) dans les 30 jours suivant l'emploi.

Responsibilities

• Fournit un soutien émotionnel et psychologique aux patients dentaires pédiatriques et à leurs familles.
• Assiste le dentiste et l'orthodontiste si nécessaire.
• Documente les traitements et les antécédents médicaux.

Skills

Familiarité avec les procédures dentaires pédiatriques

Compétences en communication

Education

Diplôme d'hygiéniste dentaire accrédité

Job description

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

6:30 AM

Shift End Time

4:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Provides emotional and psychological support to pediatric dental patients and families. Performs the functions of a pediatric dental hygienist and assists in the delivery of dental care as needed. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience
•No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications
•Experience in pediatrics

Education
•Graduate of an accredited dental hygienist program

Certification Summary
•Georgia Board of Dentistry dental hygienist license
•Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Familiarity with standard pediatric dental and orthodontic procedures and techniques

Job Responsibilities
1.Delivers competent patient care to patients from newborn to 21 years of age through preventive dental education and treatment, nutritional and dietary education, and emotional security.
2.Provides for the gingival and oral health of the patient by removing plaque and calcareous deposits from teeth and performing necessary dental x-rays.
3.Assists pediatric dentist and orthodontist as needed.
4.Maintains relationship and communicates with patient and family to identify needs for service, follow-up, and referral.
5.Maintains hygiene instruments in good working condition.
6.Assists in maintenance of dental equipment, instruments, operators, x-ray processor, sterilization equipment/procedures, lab, and dark room.
7.Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services.
8.Demonstrates competent patient care, integrating infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, body mechanics, and knowledge of growth and development.
9.Demonstrates and practices family-centered care.
10.Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.
11.Communicates relevant information at the patient/family level of understanding.
12.Identifies patient/family need for services from ancillary departments and provides follow-up and referral as necessary.
13.Documents treatment and review, e.g., medical history.
14.Clinical staff may serve a specific patient population, but has the potential to care for patients within the age population range served at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and will have competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, e.g.,

·NNeonate less than 30 days,

·IInfant 30 days to 1 year,

·ECEarly Childhood 1-5 years,

·LCLate Childhood 5-13 years,

·AAdolescent 13-17 years,

·ADAdult, and ALL is all ages.

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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

5461 Meridian Mark Rd

Job Family

Dental/Orthodontic